Riff Tone
Sleep Walk
Deftones
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarESP Stef B-8 8-string
AmpFractal Axe-Fx II (amp modeling), Engl Tube Poweramp E850/100, Orange 4x12 cabinets
PickupsEMG 808 active humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6.5
mid3
treble6
reverb0.5
presence3.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2020 (Ohms album). Stephen Carpenter used his signature 8-string ESP with EMG 808 pickups and a Fractal Axe-Fx II for amp modeling, running into an Engl Tube Poweramp and Orange 4x12 cabs. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this track's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight, percussive low endscooped mids for clarityaggressive, saturated distortionarticulate attackextended low range from 8-stringminimal ambiencefocused, modern metal rhythmcrushing, heavy riffingclear note separationno audible reverb or delay
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, percussive palm muting and precise rhythm on an 8-string guitar, with syncopated patterns and clear articulation despite high gain, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP Stef B-8 8-string
AmpFractal Axe-Fx II (amp modeling), Engl Tube Poweramp E850/100, Orange 4x12 cabinets
PickupsEMG 808 active humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6.5
mid3
treble6
reverb0.5
presence3.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2020 (Ohms album). Stephen Carpenter used his signature 8-string ESP with EMG 808 pickups and a Fractal Axe-Fx II for amp modeling, running into an Engl Tube Poweramp and Orange 4x12 cabs. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this track's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight, percussive low endscooped mids for clarityaggressive, saturated distortionarticulate attackextended low range from 8-stringminimal ambiencefocused, modern metal rhythmcrushing, heavy riffingclear note separationno audible reverb or delay
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, percussive palm muting and precise rhythm on an 8-string guitar, with syncopated patterns and clear articulation despite high gain, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
Sleep Walk settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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